The term "Hind" is an archaic name for India, derived from the historical region of Hindustan. It was used by European colonizers during the British Raj to refer to the Indian subcontinent as a whole or to specific regions within it. The term has its roots in ancient Persian geography, where it referred to the land of the Indus River valley. Over time, "Hind" came to be associated with all of India and its people, including their culture, religion, and language.